Ronald "Ron" LeRoy Schutter

Ronald LeRoy Schutter, 84, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

He was born August 13, 1941, in Alma, Kansas, the son of LeRoy Schutter and Ida (Olson) Schutter Thomas. He graduated from Dover High School in 1959.

Ron married Josephine “JoAnn” Lane in Dover, KS on July 28, 1962 and celebrated 63 years of marriage. They had four children, Galen, Diane, John and Jason to their union in marriage.

He was a man of faith. JoAnn and Ron would read the Bible each morning to start their day. They were faithful members of Skyline Heights Church in Maple Hill. He was a member of the Gideons International and served as the NE Kansas Zone leader and served time with the North Topeka Camp.

Ron owned and operated Ron Schutter Construction, a successful concrete company, for over fifty years.

In his spare time, he enjoyed being with his family, outdoors fishing or raccoon hunting. He was known as an all-around fix it man and never failed to help a neighbor in need.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, JoAnn Schutter; his children, Galen (Dana) Schutter, Diane (Russ) Burlew, John (DaNette) Schutter and Jason (Kristi) Schutter; his grandchildren, Caleb (Alex) Burlew, Cody (Bethaney) Burlew, Malachi Schutter, Kara Wilson, Kayla Schutter and Lane Schutter; his great grandchildren, Caylee, Kinsley and Hunter; and his siblings, Allana Barngrover, Connie Miller and Everette Thomas. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Quinton Schutter and his siblings, Allan Schutter, Kay Sanneman and Paul Thomas.

A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at Skyline Heights Church, 29507 Keene Eskridge Rd, Maple Hill, KS. In his memory, memorial contributions can be made to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214.

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